We have arrived at this holy season of Lent. Many of us may say this with a sigh, recalling past penitential Lenten seasons and the sacrifices we have made. Perhaps we don’t look fondly upon this season, but as with most things in life, they are what we make them. Read more
February 11th is observed as the 29th World Day of the Sick in the Catholic Church, as introduced by Pope St. John Paul II. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes and invites us to offer prayers for those who are sick and for those who Read more
As we began the year 2021, we have witnessed national upheavals, protests, besides the pandemic situation, which we are struggling with. There may be many other challenges and concerns experienced individually or as a family, which may cause anxiety or make us feel overwhelmed. How to confront these challenges? In Read more
Pope Francis has dedicated this year to St. Joseph and so he has proclaimed it as the “Year of St. Joseph” with his Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (translated as “with the heart of the father”). You may ask why or what is the special reason for the Pope to declare Read more
In the second reading today from 1 Corinthians we are cautioned that “the body is not for immorality, but for the Lord.” St. Paul, the author of this letter instructs the Corinthians how we are to use our bodies. The Corinthian Church was perhaps slipping back into the prior way Read more
The feast of the baptism of the Lord, which we celebrate this weekend, ends the Christmas season for 2020. At our baptism we were claimed by Christ as his dear children. As God’s dear children we are invited by God into an intimate relationship of love with him. There are Read more
Almost one year has passed, since the faithful Catholics, as a whole, werenot able to gather as a community in our Parish Church for the celebration of the Holy Mass. Still more, it increases their spiritual pain due to the fact that they are not able to receive the Holy Read more
Today, on this fourth Sunday of Advent we hear the familiar Gospel story of the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. It is beautifully written and expresses the great love God has for us; loving so much that He will send His Son to dwell with us. Read more
Confessions:Tuesday, Dec. 22nd6pm – 7:30pm Christmas Eve:Thursday, Dec. 24th3:15 pm – Prelude and Carols4:00 pm – Christmas Eve Mass11:30 pm – Prelude and Carols12:00 am – MIDNIGHT Mass Christmas Day:Friday, Dec. 25th10:00 am – Prelude and Carols10:30 am – Mass VIGIL: Solemnity Mary, the Holy Mother of God:Thursday, Dec. 31st Read more
This year we have faced a chronic challenge due to Corona Virus pandemic. On account of this, we are all gripped under stress and fear. The entire world is puzzled about how to control and relieve the people from this stressful fear. But as Catholics, we have, in the midst Read more